This might be a tad off-topic, but why does Lars Eller's name keep popping up in trade proposals? Is he in the doghouse in Montreal or is he just becoming increasingly expendable due to the emergence of Alex Galchenyuk (and possible others)?

It seems like he made some big strides in his development last season, I can't imagine what he could have done in a handful of games to push himself into trade consideration.

This might be a tad off-topic, but why does Lars Eller's name keep popping up in trade proposals? Is he in the doghouse in Montreal or is he just becoming increasingly expendable due to the emergence of Alex Galchenyuk (and possible others)?

It seems like he made some big strides in his development last season, I can't imagine what he could have done in a handful of games to push himself into trade consideration.

Combination of both but more of him being in the doghouse right now... Too bad because I like his game.

Combination of both but more of him being in the doghouse right now... Too bad because I like his game.

Me too. I can't see any reason for the Habs to trade a young two-way forward with potential to spare unless he's part of a package for a first line/top-pairing talent. It seems like a lot of the proposals he's involved in are for lateral replacements or draft picks.

It's a shame that the Blues have so much depth at forward at the moment, I'd love to have him back in the fold in St. Louis.